This is the first of many special orders that I will be issuing to members of The Ride. If we are to be “what America is about” as Eddie wrote of in Hope Rides Alone, then we need to be organized, focused, and determined.
Since my first call to Ride in my tribute to Eddie, Hope Rides Eternal, many of you have signed up and the response to “General Orders for The Ride” has been outstanding. Cliff Jones, who I am designating The Ride Operations Officer, wrote: “We are ready, General Orders in hand, awaiting more specific targets, ‘Let’s Roll!â€
Very well Cliff, here is our first target: MoveON.org.
Yeah, I know…me too! In case you’ve missed their latest attack on all that is good about America, especially our brave military heroes, and even if you didn’t miss it, I want you to take another look at what they wrote of our great patriot General David Petraeus:
Are you outraged for the first time or again? Good thing we have Congress on our side to denounce such a heinous ad. Yes, thank goodness for the Senate’s resolution denouncing the NY Times, and hey, it only took 10 DAYS FOR THEM TO PASS IT!!!! And so thankful that it was unanimous…as Lee Corso likes to say, “Not so fast my friend.” Twenty-five Senators voted no, and you’re probably thinking who would vote no? Just read the NY Times’ own article titled, “Senate Approves Resolution Denouncing MoveOn.org Ad”
Did that little ol’ Senate resolution put MoveON.org in it’s place? If you believe that, then you do not know MoveON.org very well. Actually, it has emboldened them and they are starting a petition drive that states, “I will not be quiet, I will fight back, and I will keep speaking out until Congress forces an exit plan for this awful war.”
You have to give them credit; they are organized, focused, and determined.
So how do we counter such a movement? Begin one of our own? Sure, there are a number of them out there, but they are all wannabes. The antidote to MoveON.org, one that can actually counter them, is an organization that actually patterns itself after it. One thing about MoveON is it is effective, albeit leftist.
So who is this organization? None other than the one that sponsors this blog, TheVanguard.org. Allow me the privilege of introducing to you my dear brother in Christ and founder and Chairman of TheVanguard, Rod Martin. Now when you read Rod’s bio you will no doubt be impressed, but do not let his credentials give you the wrong idea; Rod is one of the most down-to-earth, well-grounded men the Lord has blessed my life with as a friend.
Rod is very politically astute and is supported by a cast of some of the biggest hitters in the conservative movement. The Senior Leadership of TheVanguard is made up of some of the finest and talented people, and the Board of Advisors reads like a Who’s Who of the Conservative Movement. Rod has also received a number of “attaboys” from people most of us only dream of meeting, much less having impacted their lives.
So your first special order is to join TheVanguard.org. It doesn’t cost you any money, but it costs money to support such an organization, so please prayerfully consider giving a financial gift to TheVanguard.org. I know that talking money is touchy, as my pastor is fond of saying, the most sensitive nerve is the one that runs from your brain to your wallet, but if we are going to actually make a difference, it will take all our resources: time, talents, and treasures.
Thank you for your time…you have your orders…so let’s move out!
Hi Dave- I just signed up. I will send the link in e mail as I forgot to put names in the “tell your friends” section! Sorry- had a lot on my mind today- but I am ready. I know Move on is a powerhouse- but by God’s Grace and Goodness- I like to think of how the Israelites were able to conquer enemies with God on their fighting side- we can too, be the same way! Thank you so much. God Bless!! Carolyn
Powerful move Dave!! I am sure the Eddie would want you to head in this direction. I will join asap and encourage all my patriotic friends to do so as well.
I would like to challenge everyone who wants to support Eddie’s dream, to bring along as many friends as possible, and let’s make this thing snow ball into something of gigantic, powerful, and effective.
Let’s Roll towards fulling Eddie’ Dream,
Cliff
Dear David,
My condolences on the loss of your brave son. My family sleeps safely only because of brave young men and women like him.
I heard Mark Levin read his letter on Sept 24th. I have moved from the NYC area to Charlotte, NC and I send a lot of political stuff to our great drive time host, Jeff Katz, at WBT. Jeff read the letter on the air the next day, credited my hearing Mark Levin reading it, amd asked people to give to Eddie’s favorite charity. The calls were tremendous. he shocked the audience by not revealing the loss of your son until the end of the hour. People who were asked “would you write the sergeant?” were asked to please give to the charity.
I called Jeff before his show on the 25th as I was in the Charlotte-Douglas airport and was appalled by what happened. I thanked a very pretty, young blonde girl who was surprisingly in uniform. She could have been catching any guys in bars and living a life that most teenagers lead as they enter their “free years”. But instead she had decided to serve our country. I’m not shy and I thanked her very loudly and shook her hand. She was quite humble, as has been every serviceman I have had the please to hve met. As we waited 12-15 minutes to get through security as the roped lines went back and forth, not one other person thanked her. Then down at the gate, a young man in uniform sat and I thanked him also as it is MY privlidge to be able to thank anyone in uniform. Again, no one else said a word. Coming back from my trip via JFK Airport, I saw two other uniformed young men and the exact same thing happened. I was stunned and considered yelling out “How many of you here support this young man” as I was mad when no one who saw and heard me said to themselves “I should be thanking him too”.
Might I respectfully suggest that if someone lives 15-30 minutes from an airpoirt, see if they have a USO and volunteer, or just ride out to the airport every now and then and look for these brave souls and thank them. Your son spoke with a wisdom beyond his years. God bless him for saying what had to be stated and may your endeavors help to save our very vulnerable nation as well as give testament to the life he led.
My very best wishes,
Steve C
Charlotte NC
Sir: I am joining up tonight. The enemy within will be a formidable force because they are deceptive, well financed and ruthless. It will take a grass roots effort to defeat this enemy because politicians on both sides, unfortunately, are aftraid (gutless) to condemn Soros and his hate America communist organization. God bless you. bob
Steve and Bob it is great to hear from both of you and although this may be a modest start, it will grow and grow as we all get the word out. Steve I applaud your boldness in thanking our troops. Bob, my friend, I always admire your guts and grit as you face the ememy and attack them with your letters to the editors and your love for our country demonstrated in your songs and poems.
God Bless you both and thanks for all you do,
Cliff Jones
Hi I am Eddie’s mother. My Name is Tina. Through out my many talks with Eddie to inclued the one on sept.17, 2007. Eddie just wanted all of us to support the mission until it was done which it is not yet done. Please let s keep his words alive for him but not cause more wars here in the USA. Eddie’s life was great and I am very proud of him. As his mother i ask that you all remember what he stood ,wrote, lived, and even died for. Eddie wanted to finish the job and for us to support him and the rest of our soldiers . Please Let him rest now he did his part now our part is to back up our soldiers.
Eddies Mother
Tina Kelly
Amen Tina, Amen!
Dave Jeffers